RN On Call - 7 Days On, 7 Days Off

About the role

As an On Call Hospice RN with Heartland Hospice (part of Gentiva), you will provide compassionate, high‑quality hospice care during evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays. You will respond to after‑hours patient and family needs, ensure continuity of care, and bring comfort and peace of mind when it’s needed most. Heartland Hospice is a national leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and advanced illness management, operating nearly 600 locations across 38 states and offering a collaborative environment where kindness is celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior
• Provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours
• Serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift
• Respond promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs
• Evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care
• Support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff
• Accurately document clinical visits and communications
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs
• Work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordination with the daytime care team

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain)
• 1+ years of nursing experience
• Compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations (“hospice heart”)
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to provide support in emotionally intense settings
• Comfortable providing care in patients’ homes, facilities, or wherever they reside
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification

Qualifications (preferred)

• 1+ years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience
• Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after‑hours home‑based care
• Prior experience in on‑call or overnight nursing roles
• Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full‑Time)
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program (Full‑Time)
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays (Full‑Time)
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company‑paid Life & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Schedule

7 Days On / 7 Days Off – on‑call coverage for evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays during your scheduled week.